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Section 12AB & Section 115TD: How Inadvertent Non-Compliance Converts Exemption into Tax Liability

Income Tax : The article explains how procedural lapses in trust registration renewal can activate Section 115TD and impose heavy tax on accret...

May 14, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Exemption at Risk for Charitable Institutions Allegedly Operated Like Businesses

Income Tax : The Income-tax Department intensified scrutiny of charitable entities after finding high surplus margins, premium pricing, and com...

May 6, 2026 765 Views 0 comment Print

May 2026 Tax Compliance Deadlines for Income Tax and GST

Goods and Services Tax : The content addresses key statutory deadlines under income tax and GST laws for May 2026. It highlights due dates and compliance r...

May 4, 2026 243216 Views 4 comments Print

Charitable Entity Registration: Section 12AB to RNPO under Income-tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : The new law replaces time-bound approvals with continuous compliance monitoring for charitable entities. Registration now survives...

April 6, 2026 1764 Views 0 comment Print

Section 12AB and 80G Renewal Not Granted: What Are the Legal Remedies?

Income Tax : The approach differs for pending, rejected, or delayed applications. Trusts must choose the right remedy based on procedural posit...

March 21, 2026 2739 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Representation for Streamlining Sections 12AB and 80G Registration & Renewal

Income Tax : The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate re...

January 8, 2026 4992 Views 1 comment Print

Suggestions for Streamlining Renewal Process under Section 12AB & 80G

Income Tax : Suggestions to simplify 12AB and 80G renewal for charitable trusts, proposing conditional approvals, straight-through processing f...

July 24, 2025 6408 Views 0 comment Print

Timelines for Trusts & Funds Seeking Tax Exemption & Approval: Section 12AB & 80G

Income Tax : Learn about the updated timelines for processing applications by trusts, funds, and institutions seeking tax exemption under secti...

July 24, 2024 2085 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: Condonation of Delay for Trusts & Institutions’ Registration Applications

Income Tax : Understand amendments to trust registration timelines under Income-tax Act section 12A. Learn how delays can be condoned by the Co...

July 23, 2024 3990 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on Incorrect/Delay In Submitting Application U/S 12A(1)(ac)

CA, CS, CMA : Explore the challenges faced by Charitable Trusts due to delays or errors in submitting applications under Section 12A(1)(ac) of t...

April 8, 2024 11361 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


12A Registration Cannot Be Rejected Solely for Wrong Clause Selection in Form 10AB: ITAT Nagpur

Income Tax : The Tribunal condoned a 60-day delay after accepting explanations relating to migration of the ITAT portal and the death of a fami...

May 22, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(E) Cannot Suspend Tax Benefits Based on Possible Future Litigation Outcome: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) cannot impose independent or contingent conditions while grantin...

May 21, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

Fresh Section 80G Application Cannot Be Rejected merely Because Earlier Rejection Was Not Appealed

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore held that the Income Tax Act does not bar a trust from filing a fresh Section 80G application merely because an ear...

May 21, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC Denies Section 12AB Exemption as Microfinance Activities Had Commercial Elements

Income Tax : The Calcutta High Court upheld rejection of exemption under Section 12AB after finding that proposed microfinance activities invol...

May 20, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

CIT(E) Cannot Reject 12AB Registration Merely Because Trust Is Religious: Bangalore ITAT

Income Tax : The ITAT held that the institution’s activities as a seminary imparting religious training to priests established its religious ...

May 20, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Extends Deadline for Trusts to Submit Audit Reports in Form 10B/10BB

Income Tax : CBDT extends deadline for trusts and institutions to submit audit reports in Form 10B/10BB until November 10, 2024....

October 7, 2024 16560 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification regarding Form No 10AC issued till the date of this Circular

Income Tax : PCIT or CIT can examine if there is any specified violation by the trust or institution registered or provisionally registered und...

June 3, 2022 18096 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies New Income Tax Rules & Forms for Trust & NPOs

Income Tax : CBDT issues Notification no. 19/2021 dated 26/03/2021 pertaining to procedure for registration of fund/ trust/charitable instituti...

March 26, 2021 131832 Views 1 comment Print


Denial of registration u/s 12AB post supply of all desired information unjustified

February 26, 2023 2790 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that CIT(Exemption) not justified in denying the registration under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act as the foundation/ trust duly supplied all the desired information as per the query letter.

GST, Income Tax, FCRA & Other Compliances of Charitable Entities

February 2, 2023 9051 Views 5 comments Print

3 essential compliances for charitable organizations: registration under Section 12AB, GST, & FCRA. Know your Income Tax requirements!

Request to relax confusion created in new registration regime for charitable organizations

November 3, 2022 7497 Views 1 comment Print

Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association made a representation on 31.10.2022 to Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and requested to simplify the confusion created in the new registration regime for charitable organizations and relax compliances under new regime for registration/approval of trusts, institutions, funds, universities, hospitals etc. Relevant Text of the representation is as follows:- […]

PCIT cannot grant conditional section 12A Registration

October 17, 2022 1164 Views 0 comment Print

Role of PCIT while according registration under section 12A is only to make himself satisfied about genuineness of activities to be carried out by assessee trust and compliance of such requirement of any other law for the time being in force by trust or institution material to achieve its object and then to accord registration.

Format of Undertaking under section 12AB(4) of Income Tax Act, 1961

September 9, 2022 27057 Views 0 comment Print

Get a sample format for the undertaking under section 12AB(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This declaration assures that the trust is exclusively for charitable purposes, and its activities adhere to legal conditions. Download now for compliance assurance.

CAG report on Income Tax Exemptions to Charitable Trusts & Institutions

August 9, 2022 2082 Views 0 comment Print

CAG noticed ineffective monitoring of accumulation of income and its utilization, ineffective monitoring of receipts and utilization of foreign contribution, inadequacy of survey of educational Trusts, absence of provision for disclosure of TDS in the audit report, etc.

Specified Violation under section 12AB of Income Tax Act, 1961

June 9, 2022 14502 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendments in Income Tax Act, 1961! Understand the implications of Finance Act, 2022, specifically the changes in section 12AB. Learn about ‘Specified Violations’ and the potential cancellation of registration for non-compliance. CA Amit Jindal, Legal Head at Neeraj Bhagat & Co. Chartered Accountants, provides insightful commentary on the amendments, CBDT clarifications, and procedural details. Stay informed to navigate the complexities.

Clarification regarding Form No 10AC issued till the date of this Circular

June 3, 2022 18096 Views 0 comment Print

PCIT or CIT can examine if there is any specified violation by the trust or institution registered or provisionally registered under relevant clauses of sub-section (1) of section 12AB or sub¬section (1) of section 12AA.

New Registration Application or Renewal Process for Trusts, Societies

May 26, 2022 207642 Views 25 comments Print

Learn about the new registration process for trusts, societies, and other institutions under sections 12A, 12AA, 12AB, and 80G. Stay updated on the latest amendments and ensure compliance.

Procedure for getting Certificate of Donation (FORM 10BE) online

May 25, 2022 89847 Views 3 comments Print

Learn how to get the certificate of donation (Form 10BE) online. Follow these step-by-step procedures to file the necessary information and save the CSV file.

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